Adrienne was reportedly using the relationship as leverage to return for season 4, but producers were disinterested in the idea. That must of been the nail in the coffin for this publicity stunt relationship!

"They've decided to distance themselves and become friends. Nothing bad happened," an Adriennesource tells Us Weekly. "They're still going to hang out as friends, they enjoy each other's company."

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The 51-year-old Adrienne started dating Sean (32) in the midst of all the drama with Brandi Glanville, the lawsuit accusation letter, and the surrogacy drama. It was supposed to redeem her in the eyes of the public or something. But now Adrienne is going to stop focusing on romance and focus on her business instead. She's opening a restaurant, you know!

"She's not looking to date anybody right now. She's going to focus on her kids and brands," the source explains. Sean and Adrienne were an item for about a month.

Sean's step-mother Penny Lancaster was considered a contender to join RHOBH for next season, but as news broke that Adrienne was not returning, Penny announced she turned the show down. A likely story…